Crochet frog applique pattern
This crochet frog applique pattern is a quick, beginner-friendly project that adds a playful touch to your crochet makes. Made with simple stitches and easy shaping, this cute frog applique works up fast, is easy to customize in different colors, and includes a step-by-step video tutorial to help you follow along.
Quick answer
This crochet frog applique pattern is a beginner-friendly project made with worsted weight yarn and an H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook. The finished applique measures about 4 inches wide by 5.5 inches tall (10 x 14 cm) and works up quickly with simple stitches and easy shaping.
Best for: Beginners
Style: Small crochet frog applique
Includes: Pattern details, written instructions, and FAQs
Cute ways to use this crochet frog applique
- Decorating hats and beanies for kids or babies
- Adding a fun accent to bags, totes, and backpacks
- Sewing onto blankets, pillows, or granny squares
- Creating nursery décor or kids’ room decorations
- Embellishing handmade gifts, cards, or gift wrap
- Making playful appliques for frog-themed projects
Because this applique is quick to make, it’s perfect for last-minute gifts, small crochet projects, and adding a whimsical touch to everyday handmade items.
Crochet frog applique pattern details
Here’s a quick overview of the skill level, materials, finished size, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.
Skill level
Beginner — This crochet frog applique pattern uses basic stitches and simple shaping, making it a great project for confident beginners.
Materials needed
- Crochet hook size H-8 (5 mm) — Gauge is not critical for this pattern.
- Worsted weight yarn (#4) — In green, pink, black, and scraps of white.
- Yarn needle — For weaving in ends neatly.
- Scissors — To cut your yarn.
- Stitch markers — Optional, but helpful for keeping track of your stitches.
Finished size
The finished crochet frog applique measures approximately 4 inches wide by 5.5 inches tall (10 × 14 cm).
Gauge
Gauge is not critical for this pattern. Small differences in tension will only slightly affect the finished size.
Crochet abbreviations
- dc = double crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
- rnd/rnds = round/rounds
- rem = remaining
Pattern notes
- Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch.
- Beginning chains do not count as stitches.
- Repeat instructions between asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
- The pattern is written in US crochet terms.
Free crochet frog applique pattern instructions
Follow the step-by-step instructions below to make this free crochet frog applique pattern using simple stitches and easy shaping.
Crochet frog face (base circle)
Use green yarn.
Round 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join with sl st to the top of the first dc (11 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each stitch around, join (22 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 sts)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Crochet frog eyes
You will need black, white, and green yarn. Make 2.
Start with black yarn.
Round 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 9 hdc, join with sl st to the top of the first hdc (9 sts)
Switch to white yarn.
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each stitch around, join (18 sts)
Switch to green yarn.
Round 3: Ch 1, *2 sc, sc in next st*, join and fasten off, leaving a long tail. (27 sts)
Use small scrap pieces of white yarn to add the eye sparkle. Sew the eyes onto the frog face.
Crochet frog cheeks
Use pink yarn. Make 2.
Round 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 9 hdc, join with sl st to the top of the first hdc (9 sts)
Fasten off and sew the cheeks onto the face.
Embroider the frog smile
Use black yarn and a yarn needle to stitch a simple smile onto the frog face.
Finishing the crochet frog applique
Fasten off and weave in any remaining ends securely.
How to crochet a frog applique (video tutorial)
Follow along with this step-by-step video tutorial to learn how to crochet this frog applique from start to finish. This visual guide walks you through each round, making it especially helpful for beginners and anyone who prefers learning by watching.
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Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa
